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WARNING Risk of accident due to limited
safety-related functions during the towing
process
Safety-related functions are limited or no lon-
ger available in the following situations:
R
the vehicle is switched o.
R
the brake system or power steering system
is malfunctioning.
R
the energy supply or the on-board electri-
cal system is malfunctioning.
When your vehicle is towed away, signicantly
more eort may be required to steer and
brake than is normally required.
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Use a tow bar.
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Make sure that the steering wheel can
move freely before towing the vehicle
away.
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NOTE Damage due to excessive tractive
power
If you pull away sharply, the tractive power
may be too high and the vehicles could be
damaged.
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Pull away slowly and smoothly.
Expert tips
Additional functions of buttons
â–ŒOpening and closing the windows using the air-
recirculation button (convenience closing/open-
ing)
When the air-recirculation mode is activated, the
side windows can be closed automatically, e.g.
before entering a tunnel. When the air-recircula-
tion mode is deactivated, the side windows can
be moved back to their original position.
&
WARNING Risk of entrapment due to not
paying attention during convenience clos-
ing
When the convenience closing feature is oper-
ating, parts of the body could become trapped
in the closing area of the side window and the
sliding sunroof.
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When the convenience closing feature is
operating, monitor the entire closing
process and make sure that no body
parts are in the closing area.
&
WARNING Risk of entrapment due to not
paying attention during convenience clos-
ing
When the convenience closing feature is oper-
ating, parts of the body could become trapped
in the closing area of the side windows.
#
When the convenience closing feature is
operating, monitor the entire closing
process and make sure that no body
parts are in the closing area.
Quick start and Tips
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